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Drone combat: How Ukrainians are to support the German Federal Armed Forces

Observations in eastern Ukraine and unpleasant surprises during a military exercise in Estonia show how vulnerable Western European armies are in drone combat. Ukrainian soldiers will soon be training Bundeswehr soldiers.

17. February 2026
Andrij Sybiha and Boris Pistorius sign the agreement to train German soldiers. (Viktor Funk)

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Last updated: 17. February 2026